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CVE-2024-48043: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in ShortPixel ShortPixel Image Optimizer

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-48043cvecve-2024-48043
Published: Thu Oct 17 2024 (10/17/2024, 12:08:41 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: ShortPixel
Product: ShortPixel Image Optimizer

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in ShortPixel ShortPixel Image Optimizer shortpixel-image-optimiser allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects ShortPixel Image Optimizer: from n/a through <= 5.6.3.

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AILast updated: 05/19/2026, 10:19:17 UTC

Technical Analysis

The ShortPixel Image Optimizer plugin for WordPress versions up to 5.6.3 contains an SQL Injection vulnerability due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands. This flaw enables a blind SQL injection attack vector, potentially allowing an attacker with high privileges to extract sensitive information from the database without user interaction. The vulnerability is network exploitable with low attack complexity but requires high privileges and no user interaction. The impact includes high confidentiality loss and low availability impact.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information due to blind SQL injection. The vulnerability does not directly allow modification or destruction of data but can impact confidentiality significantly. Availability impact is low. There are no known active exploits reported at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin and limit high privilege accounts to trusted users only. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-10-08T13:14:57.117Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69cd74aae6bfc5ba1def85fd

Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:40:26 PM

Last enriched: 5/19/2026, 10:19:17 AM

Last updated: 5/21/2026, 7:15:20 PM

Views: 18

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